Janai, 19 years old, SC | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 09/25

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Janai is a former foster youth who has recently achieved an important milestone in her journey toward independence. After aging out of care, she worked hard to secure employment and save enough money to obtain her first apartment. This accomplishment reflects her determination, resilience, and commitment to building a stable future for herself. Currently, Janai is employed and consistently working, although she earns close to minimum wage. Despite financial challenges, she continues to demonstrate responsibility by maintaining her job and managing her expenses independently. Janai’s strengths include her perseverance, strong work ethic, and responsible decision-making. She takes pride in maintaining her own home and values her independence. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, and setting personal goals for her future. What makes Janai special is her quiet determination. Despite aging out of foster care without a permanent support system, she continues to push forward, invest in herself, and strive for a better life.

Janai is preparing to welcome her first child, a baby girl. A bedside bassinet would provide a safe, comfortable place for her daughter to sleep close by during those first precious months. As a former foster child without a family support system, Janai is preparing for motherhood largely on her own. This bassinet would provide Janai with peace of mind and help her feel more prepared and confident as she begins this new chapter. It would be a meaningful gift that helps create a safe and nurturing environment for her daughter.